Research assistant position in engineering of yeast and filamentous fungi - Gothenburg, Sverige - Chalmers tekniska högskola

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Job description

The main task of the project assistant will be to work with developing and screening yeast and filamentous fungal strains.

Strains will be developed through metabolic engineering combined with classical strain development techniques. The strains will be evaluated for growth on various media and for their capability to produce aromatic biochemicals.

Constructed strains will be screened using high-throughput methods such as microwell and microbioreactor cultivations and evaluated in shaking flask cultivations.

The project assistant is also expected to assist with data analysis and bioinformatics related tasks.

Contract terms The position a full-time, temporary employment for 12 months.

Qualifications The candidate must hold a BSc degree in Biotechnology/Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Synthetic, Systems or Molecular Biology, Microbiology or other related disciplines. The successful candidate has a vast knowledge and practical experience with molecular biology and cultivation of microorganisms. Furthermore, some knowledge and experience in bioinformatics and data analysis is required. Experience in working with yeast and/or filamentous fungi and modular cloning is a merit.
Most importantly, the candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.

To be successful in this position, you need to be well-organized and able to collaborate with others while working independently.

You need to take own initiatives, discuss/develop your own ideas and enjoy solving problems. Presenting your data for the research team and proper documentation of experiments performed is a pre-requisite. Good communication skills in English are required.

We offer Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of .